Job Description

Mechanical Engineer - Test Facilities Engineering

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire (Fully Onsite, 5 days a week) Position Type: 6-Month Contract

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background in engine, powertrain, or electric vehicle (EV) test cells? Ready to contribute to a world-class Research & Development facility shaping the future of global construction and mining power systems?

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our dedicated Test Facilities Engineering team at our Europe Research & Development Centre in Peterborough.

In this high-impact position, you will report directly to the Engineering Manager, solving complex mechanical issues and implementing advanced development facility upgrades to prepare for next-generation drivetrain and powertrain systems.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities):

Technology Deployment: Evaluate, select, and deploy cutting-edge powertrain test cell technologies across the facility.

Mechanical Design: Design and develop robust mechanical systems, safety infrastructure, and subsequent facility services to support the test cell environment.

Facility Modifications: Execute design modifications to existing facility plant machinery, custom test rigs, and specialized lab equipment.

Project Leadership: Drive facility upgrade projects from concept to completion, collaborating across multi-functional teams and managing third-party vendors.

Complex Fault Finding: Diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical, facility service, and safety system anomalies to maintain maximum operational uptime.

Technical Reporting: Collate critical findings, draw concise conclusions, and distribute technical reports and process documentation to the wider engineering team.

What We Are Looking For (Skills & Experience):

Test Cell Expertise: Proven experience working in a dedicated engine, powertrain, or electric vehicle (EV) test cell environment, or with relevant heavy mechanical and automated safety systems.

Technical Qualifications: An Engineering or Technical Degree, or equivalent depth of qualification achieved through extensive, relevant industrial work experience.

Analytical Skills: Excellent communication and analytical capabilities, with a proven ability to extract concise insights, conclusions, and strategic recommendations from complex data.

Collaborative Mindset: Strong team-working skills to operate effectively alongside cross-functional teams of design engineers, facilities management, and hands-on technicians.

Core Attributes: Impeccable attention to detail, a sharp focus on quality, and a self-starting approach with a continuous desire to learn and solve complex problems.

Software Literacy: Proficient PC operation for standard engineering and process software packages.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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